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interprète

interpreter, translator

noun an-tehr-PREHT Rare

Origin: Latin 'interpres' (agent, translator)

Also means

performer, artist

Usage Note

Interprète covers both someone who translates orally between languages and a performer who interprets a musical or theatrical work. It is a common-gender noun — l'interprète works for both masculine and feminine referents. The verb interpréter covers both senses as well.

Examples

"L'interprète a traduit le discours en direct."

Natural Translation

The interpreter translated the speech live.

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